Friday, November 13, 2009

I love when people have grand ideas, all encompassing and inspirational. Take a great theory and run with it. Add to it and round it out. And, go public with it.

This is my excitement for Trash to Treasure: A Green Craft Fair. A simple idea: have a market of artists and craftspeople who use recycled materials. Build it bigger: ask that visitors think of others and offer a clothing drop off for charity. Make it smarter: have a book exchange table to pass knowledge on. Create some fun: Throw this party at a nature center, where folks can also learn about animals and plants and how to live a life that doesn't harm them.

ARTSCAPEFriday, July 21, 11am to 9pmSaturday, July 22, 11am to 9pmSunday, 11am to 8pmArtists' Market will be on Mount Royal Avenue from Mosher Street to North Charles Street, my booth TBA.Facebook Event Here and Website Here

About Me

Jenafusion Fashion Accessories are a collection of original items made from mostly recycled material. These are designed, hand crafted and sold locally in the DC metro area. The line includes unique purses, little bags, scarves, hats and other surprises!
Where Earth, Art and Fashion Collide!

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F.A.Q.s

These are the most asked questions I get. If you have one you really need to have added, please email me! Thanks to all the curious minds out there...

Q~ How did you get started?A~I don't really remember how or why I started sewing, but I did a lot of it by the time I was in high school. My grandmother was an accomplished seamstress and my mother also sewed a lot of our clothing. She taught me a little bit, but I mainly taught myself. I have always crafted, made stuff and been creative. I especially liked re-using materials or using them in new ways. For example, I used old makeup to 'paint' with, I cut up and patched together old clothing. The artist I am today has deep roots.

In 2004, I graduated from Marymount University with a BA in Fashion Design. Even then, my senior line was designed around making artwear clothing from recycled materials.

Q~ Where do you get your fabrics?A~ EVERYWHERE! Yes, I do buy a small portion of the cloth at fabric stores. However, I already own a HUGE amount of fabric. I obtain discontinued remnants from design studios, old clothing from friends and housewares from estate sales. I trash hunt in my neighborhood, and perhaps even yours too!

Q~ Why are some of the little bags different sizes?A~ I use mostly samples and/or scrap fabric for those bags, which are different sizes to begin with. If I trimmed them all down to the same size, it would create more waste.

Q~ You know what you should make?...Tissue holders, ipod cases, backpacks, headbands, dog coats, fanny packs, walker saddle bags...A~ Thanks for the input, I'll get right on it.

Q~And, diaper bags!A~ No, these people make them sooo much better and totally cool and fun and a fleece vest too! OMG! Check out www.dadgear.com!

Q~I'm inspired, I want to make my own bag, how can I copy yours?A~ I am flattered, but I design and draft all my own bags. If I told you, I'd have to silence you. Be creative and have fun on your own!

Q~What's next?A~I want to make some funky scarves. And, perhaps some wall hangings? Who knows!